Job Description
Principal Planning & Environmental Consultant sought for large-scale developments in Ireland and Europe, with expertise in planning and permitting, and experience in managing multi-disciplinary project teams.
PM Group is a leading international engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm with a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US. Our vision is to be a highly valued and creative delivery partner, building a more sustainable world with our clients.
We are looking for a Principal Planning & Environmental Consultant to work on large-scale and strategic developments for our multinational clients in Ireland and Europe. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with significant experience of planning and permitting to work on large-scale projects.
Responsibilities:
- Involvement in the preparation and management of development consents, compliance and planning strategy for large-scale projects.
- Participation in design process for layout, master planning and input or coordination of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR).
- Management of the interaction with multi-disciplinary project teams, clients and stakeholders.
- Liaising with County Councils, An Bord Pleanala and other statutory bodies as required.
- Engagement with environmental permitting including EPA Licence application process and/or the waste facility licencing process.
Qualifications:
- A minimum qualification Level 8 or Level 9 NEQ qualification (or equivalent) in Planning & Sustainable Development or related Environmental Science/Engineering discipline.
- Chartered planner (IPI, RTPI or equivalent) or working towards chartership.
- Relevant experience in the area of planning and environmental management / consultancy.
- Knowledge of Irish planning and environmental legislation, policy and practice.
- Project Management skills with attentiveness to critical dates and adherence to deadlines.
- Clear and confident verbal & written communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge of report preparation (MS Word) and use of MS Excel.
- Proven track record of working on your own initiative.
- Promotes an inclusive workplace.
Why PM Group?
- We are an employee-owned company, inclusive, committed and driven.
- Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy.
- We value the contributions of all our people and respect individual differences.
- We are committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all.